Overview
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche Le Bocage wastewater treatment plant serves about 8,690 people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche Le Bocage wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, a commune in the Haute-Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,690, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Vienne River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is one of France's largest river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 13, Route de Sarlande, La Planche au Faux, Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, in the Haute-Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,690 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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